Kaizer Chiefs superstar Itumeleng Khune has become the club’s number one again. Images: @KaizerChiefs and @FARPost / Twitter
Kaizer Chiefs suffer injury blow as Khune limps off the pitch!
Kaizer Chiefs have suffered a huge injury blow after Itumeleng Khune had to be substituted in the first half against Stellenbosch FC.
Kaizer Chiefs superstar Itumeleng Khune has become the club’s number one again. Images: @KaizerChiefs and @FARPost / Twitter
Kaizer Chiefs have suffered a huge injury blow after Itumeleng Khune had to be substituted in the first half against Stellenbosch FC on Sunday.
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Khune injured his groin when he conceded in 33rd minute, and soon after the goal, the veteran goalkeeper received medical attention.
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He was able to continue with the game but it wasn’t long before he could be replaced by Brandon Petersen in the 38th minute.
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It is unclear at this stage how long Khune will be out for, but the injury will certainly be a setback for the man who’s just reclaimed the No.1 spot at Chiefs.
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Khune’s injury setback can be seen as a blessing in disguise for both Petersen and Bruce Bvuma.
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The two goalkeepers were brought into the Chiefs first team as long-term replacements for the ageing Khune.
Bvuma, specifically, featured in the first few games of the season but he was relegated to the stands on the back of Amakhosi’s 4-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns.
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Khune then came in and stabilized the Chiefs defence with his experience, and his injury means either Petersen or Bvuma will be starting in goals going forward.
